Help me give my students a MacBook Air and headphones to create and access audiobooks.
$2,291 goal
This project expired on May 20, 2025.
This project expired on May 20, 2025.
My Project
The Secret to Smarter Learning: Why Hearing Beats Seeing
You should know that three of our students face a unique challenge.
Their brains mix up certain letters and numbers—like p, b, d, and 2, 5—making reading unreliable. When forced to rely on visual input, their understanding gets distorted. But here’s the fix: let them hear instead.
They can access audiobooks and video lessons with a MacBook and AirPods, allowing them to process information accurately through sound rather than struggling with misleading visuals. This isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. We ensure they make informed decisions without visual confusion by shifting the focus from reading to listening.
Why This Matters:
✔ Improves comprehension by removing visual barriers.
✔ Builds confidence and academic independence.
✔ It helps them communicate more effectively.
Let’s give them the tools to succeed—because people make the right decisions when they hear the right information.
More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
33 students impacted
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